Poor sleep or a "signal" of mental illness, huilongguan hospital welcomes the small peak of medical treatment again
Spring is the season with high incidence of mental and psychological problems. From March every year, outpatient and inpatient in huilongguan hospital will gradually usher in a small peak. Recently, in the clinic of Cui Yong, director of psychiatry, the number of patients who came to see a doctor because of sleep problems has increased significantly.
"It's been two weeks. I wake up at 3 am every day, and I can't sleep after waking up." Xiao Wang, who is sitting opposite Cui Yong, is not yet 3 years old, and his young face has a tired look. Xiao Wang is a company employee, and he is usually a "good hand" at home and abroad. Recently, I have been troubled by sleep problems, making frequent mistakes at work, my memory is getting worse, and I am not interested in anything in my life.
After preliminary inquiry, Cui Yong thinks that Xiao Wang's problem may not be as simple as insomnia. He arranged a further mental examination for Xiao Wang, and found that the sleep problem was only a symptom of mental illness. Xiao Wang's examination results suggested that she was prone to depression. "The situation is not very serious now, so we must make more adjustments ourselves!" Cui Yong prescribed drugs to relieve sleep symptoms for Xiao Wang, and suggested that she should get more sunshine, exercise moderately, and seek medical advice in time if the situation does not improve for a week or two, so as to adjust the treatment plan in time.
Cui Yong said that every spring, the temperature and light change sharply, the weather gets warmer quickly, and the human metabolism is also in a relatively vigorous period. Affected by these fluctuations, people are prone to sleep and emotional problems. "It is difficult to fall asleep, wake up early, and sleep becomes shallow. These sleep disorders may sometimes indicate more serious mental disorders, such as bipolar disorder."
what should I do if I have a sleep problem? Cui Yong suggested that the first step is to "find objective reasons". Changes in the sleeping environment often affect people who have high sleep requirements. "Check whether the light and sound make it difficult for you to fall asleep. Or is there anything unpleasant or worrying before going to bed? " If these are the reasons, we should make changes and adjustments as much as possible.
If the sleeping environment is good and it is still difficult to fall asleep, Cui Yong suggests doing some relaxation training in daily life. "For example, exercise and talking are good ways to relieve and improve." If you can't adjust and improve your sleep disorder, you should go to a professional medical institution for evaluation and diagnosis, and solve the problem through professional psychological intervention and drug treatment.
process editor Li shaofeng